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extrapolate vs reckon

reckon vs extrapolate

extrapolate and reckon both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
extrapolate No No Yes No
reckon No No Yes No
As verbs, reckon is a hypernym of extrapolate; that is, reckon is a word with a broader meaning than extrapolate:
  • extrapolate: estimate the value of something based on known values
  • reckon: make a mathematical calculation or computation
Other hypernyms of extrapolate include calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure, work out.
extrapolate (verb) reckon (verb)
estimate the value of something based on known values deem to be
gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating make a mathematical calculation or computation
draw from specific cases for more general cases expect, believe, or suppose
judge to be probable
have faith or confidence in
take account of
Difference between extrapolate and reckon

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